How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Concussion Symptoms After a Bicycle Accident
A concussion is a brain injury caused by trauma to the head. When the head receives blunt trauma, such as during a sporting event accident, car accident or fall, the brain can wobble inside the skull and bruise or swell-resulting…
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How to Choose an Athletic Supporter
November 18, 2013 Sexual and Reproductive Health
Overview Athletic supporters (also known as jocks or jockstraps) help cradle the testicles against the body during high-impact sports like running. Athletic supporters also provide a good support system for soft or hard protective cups. Supporters may also be used…
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Ways to tell if a Potential Crush Likes you in College
The social world of high school may have been the first rite of passage for most students entering their teen years and discovering the attraction of the opposite sex, but for many young people, going off to college offers them…
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The Best Treadmills for Running at Home
Not all treadmills are created equal, and if you need a treadmill for running, there are some specific components that you should consider: the belt length and width, the running surface, the deck width, maximum speed and incline, and the…
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Etiquette of Inviting someone out on a Date by Text
The advances in phone and computer technology have changed communication in huge ways. The days of talking on the phone for hours and hours have been done away and replaced with texting. People are drawn to the convenience of communicating…
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4 Ways to Deal With Obesity Impotence
1. Walk Your Way to a Better Sex Life Get into a fitness routine. Men who are physically active and maintain a healthy weight are less likely to experience impotence than those who are sedentary and obese. In Italy, researchers…
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What Are the Causes of Depression in Teens?
November 18, 2013 What Are the Causes of Depression in Teens?
Depression is a psychological condition affecting people of all ages — children, teens and adults. It causes feelings of worthlessness and sadness, hopelessness and irritability. In severe cases, people may even have thoughts of suicide. The Center for Young Women’s…
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Speed Dating Tips for Men
Want to meet the most women in the least time? If so speed dating may be the thing for you. Hopefully, the idea goes, if you meet a lot of women in a short time your chances are much better…
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Choosing a Bicycle Helmet
November 18, 2013 Choosing a Bicycle Helmet
Overview According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (BHSI), the average bike rider crashes about once for every 4,500 miles of riding. The BHSI cites medical research that helmets can prevent 85 percent of cyclist head injuries; these injuries, in…
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Basal Cell Carcinoma Skin Cancer Symptoms
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer worldwide. Everyone is at risk, but if you have a fair complexion with blue, green or gray eyes, your risk increases. The main cause of basal…
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What Are the Side Effects of Focalin?
November 18, 2013 Children's Health
The generically named medicine dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride is marketed in the United States with the brand names Focalin and Focalin XR or extended release. Your physician may prescribed it for you as part of the treatment for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also…
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About Allergy Relief Medicines
November 18, 2013 About Allergy Relief Medicines
Overview Allergies affect more than 40 million people in the United States, according to the American Academy of Allergies, Asthma and Immunology. Spring time is the time of year when most people experience severe allergies, due to the high levels…
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Tips for the Newly Single trying out Online Dating
The dating pool, or is it more like a puddle these days? Anyway, dating can be almost overwhelming for someone who has been in long term relationship that recently ended. For people that were in five, ten, twenty year (or…
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Baseball Speed & Strength Training
Overview Baseball is a game of speed, coordination and power in which players must develop to hit home runs and be the first to reach a base before getting tagged out. The sport does not require players to do continuous…
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Mediterranean Diet: Grains and Cereals
There are nine elements of the Mediterranean diet that can help you make significant changes in your nutrition. Choosing more whole grains is one of the basics and is a pretty easy change to make part of your life. When…
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Exercises for Osteoarthritis of the Spine
November 18, 2013 Exercises for Osteoarthritis of the Spine
Osteoarthritis that occurs in the spine may also be called degenerative disc disease. In between the vertebra in your spine are disks which cushion the spine and allow your spine to move. With age and normal wear and tear, the…
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A Diet for Coronary Artery Disease
Overview Coronary artery disease, also known as coronary heart disease, is often treated through medication, medical procedures and/or dietary lifestyle changes, such as adhering to a heart-healthy diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests a healthy diet as a primary…
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Activities Using Hand Weights
November 18, 2013 Activities Using Hand Weights
Hand weights, also known as dumbbells, are a tool for strengthening and toning your body. Almost any exercise can incorporate dumbbells to increase the difficulty of the activity and allow for continued improvements in overall strength and fitness level. Hand…
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Telltale Signs that the Man Hitting on you is Married
Finding an eligible male companion isn’t always easy when you consider how many married men are on the prowl. They lurk in bars, popular hangouts and in the workplace, waiting for the opportunity to pounce on unsuspecting, unattached women. But…
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Basic Cricket Rules
The game of cricket is a team sport consisting of two teams of 11 starting players and one player designated as a substitute. The objective is similar to baseball as both teams attempt to get the most runs. Cricket is…
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How to Remove Brown Spots From Hands
November 18, 2013 Skincare and Beauty
Overview Dark spots on your hands are called age spots, and they are usually caused by too much sun exposure. The age spots are caused by a decrease in your hormones that control the amount of melanin in your skin….
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5 Ways to Deal With Diabetes Impotence
1. Talk to Your Doctor Up to 75 percent of men with diabetes experience erectile dysfunction at one time or another, so know that you are in good company. Don’t be embarrassed to talk to your doctor about it. Physicians…
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Thera-Band Exercise Ball Exercises
The Thera-Band exercise ball—also known as a balance ball, fitness ball, stability ball, or Swiss ball—is a versatile tool in your workout kit. By creating a dynamic component to whatever exercise you choose, the exercise ball improves balance as well…
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The Perfect Guy Doesn’t Exist
In my work as a lightworker and spiritual counselor I get many clients who don’t see the “signs” that their boyfriend is really a loser. They are so desparate to be loved that they are blinded by some very critical…
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Atkins Diet for Seizure Control
November 18, 2013 Atkins Diet for Seizure Control
Overview Although medical advancements have improved treatment options for individuals with epilepsy, there are many patients who do not respond to medications or surgery. For these patients, alternative medicine becomes their final option. In some cases, a form of the…
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How to Build Lean Muscle With Supplements
Overview Incorporating the right supplements into your fitness program is the best way to burn fat and increase lean muscle tissue. There are many different supplements and brands on the market that promote muscle growth and repair, energy and burning…
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About Children Without Health Insurance
November 18, 2013 About Children Without Health Insurance
Overview In 2010, health insurance still remains a widespread debate among people from every social class and walk of life. How to get it and how to pay for it is one of the main concerns among humans and especially…
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Natural Herbs to Treat Prostate Enlargement
November 18, 2013 Men's Health
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the technical term for an enlarged prostate gland, a common condition in men over age 50. By age 60, most men have some degree of BPH, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC)….
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Etiquette of Inviting someone out on a Date by Text
Asking someone out on a date is no easy process. The old-fashion process typically included a whole serious of psychological steps before actually popping the metaphorical question, including psyching yourself up in the mirror, putting on your lucky shirt, pacing…
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Alternative Therapies for Asthma
November 18, 2013 Alternative Therapies for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that needs to be managed proactively. The main symptoms of asthma, including wheezing, coughing and chest congestion, can be treated as they arise with medications like bronchodilators and corticosteroids. However, alternative therapies for asthma…
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